From her confident start as a one-woman operation in 1994 to the driving force of a now-collaborative team of more than 35 talented individuals, Tracie J. Kelley has made a powerful cutting-edge in the Real Estate market. And she’s not slowing down anytime soon. Kelley is the President and CEO of KellCo Custom Homes,…
Hartness Construction has been providing quality custom homes to central Arkansas for over 30 years, offering full-service home construction from concept to completion. The experience and attention to detail of its team are what have sustained it as a business and ensured its decade-spanning longevity. Primarily focused in Little Rock, its projects extend to surrounding…
The Home Builders Association of Greater Little Rock (HBA-GLR) is proud to present the 68th Annual Home Show. The HBA-GLR is a trade association that supports and strengthens the housing industry in central Arkansas for its members and for the public. As a local chapter of the National Home Builders Association, we are one of…
By Kenneth Heard Whether it’s the rich aroma of sweet chocolate or fresh mountain breezes and scents of cooked ribeye and chicken, love is in the air in Arkansas this Valentine’s Day weekend. And, despite the Natural State’s next-to-last ranking as one of the least amorous states in the country by Wallethub.com, a…
This award recognizes those long-standing restaurants that have become legendary attractions in Arkansas.” Bruno’s Little Italy Established 1949 Little Rock The story of Bruno’s Little Italy lies in the namesake surname’s family’s history book. Three Bruno brothers emigrated to the United States from Naples, Italy, by boat in the early 1900s. But Ellis…
“This award honors a chef, cook and/or restaurant owner in Arkansas who has made significant achievements in the food industry.” Scott McGehee Executive Chef, Yellow Rocket Concepts There is no doubt to Scott McGehee’s stardom in the central Arkansas culinary arena; if not by name alone, then certainly by his work. McGehee is…
“This award honors a community food-themed event or festival that makes our state a great place to live and visit.” International Greek Food Festival Pulaski County – Little Rock Residents of central Arkansas and beyond know this annual tradition better than almost any other. For almost 40 years, the International Greek Food…
“This award remembers the collective culinary legacy of a once-and-always influential Arkansas restaurant that has since ceased operations.” Mary Maestri’s Italiano Grillroom Tontitown, Springdale 1923 – 2016 For nearly a century, this generationally-spanned product of the Maestri family was a staple of the Northwest Arkansas community. The story of this Italian eatery is…
By Dustin Jayroe Photos By Jamison Mosley Being inducted into any hall of fame is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling of all accomplishments. There’s a reason why inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, wear their gold jackets proudly, and members honored into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall…
By Joe David Rice Photo By Tony Milligan When was the last time you saw the Milky Way? Not that confectionary creation found down the candy aisle in the local convenience store, but the incredibly vast and stunningly beautiful galaxy in the heavens far, far above? I am talking about that glowing carpet of distant…
